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Brenda Devoe vaccine clinic

Brenda Devoe (left) of Washburn receives her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine during the first public clinic at NMCC on Wednesday. (Courtesy of Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital)

Brenda Devoe (left) of Washburn receives her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine during the first public clinic at NMCC on Wednesday. (Courtesy of Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital)

For COVID vaccine recipients, clinics mark first steps toward return to normalcy

January 27, 2021

Like the hundreds of people who turned out for Presque Isle’s first series of COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week at Northern Maine Community College, Brenda Devoe of Washburn, 71, has dealt with her fair share of loneliness and isolation throughout the pandemic.

News Browse News

SAD 1 students, staff isolating after COVID-19 exposure

More than 30 students and staff members from Zippel Elementary School and Presque Isle High School are in isolation after people from both schools tested positive for COVID-19.

Canada’s worst mass shooting was committed with guns from Maine

Three of the guns used, including the AR-15-style gun, were acquired by Gabriel Wortman while visiting Maine.

Fallen tree leaves 12,000-plus without power in Aroostook

A large tree falling on a power line caused a disruption in the transmission of electricity across the Canadian border, leaving 12,151 customers in Aroostook without power on Jan. 26, according to Versant Power.

Lack of snow postpones Aroostook County Sled Run by one month

Organizers of the second annual Aroostook County Sled Run have postponed the event until March 6 due to a lack of snow on local snowmobile trails.

Truck overturns on I-95 near Dyer Brook

A 58-year-old man from Buxton was hospitalized on Tuesday morning after a Mack truck he was driving rolled over on Interstate 95, near the town of Dyer Brook.

Houlton civic center temporarily closes after positive COVID-19 case

The John A. Millar Civic Center in Houlton will be temporarily closed for at least 10 days after it was announced that a member of the Houlton Parks and Recreation Department has tested positive for COVID-19.

Crime and Courts Browse Crime and Courts

Presque Isle man pleads guilty to drug charge

A Presque Isle man pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Caribou Criminal Docket, August 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse in August.

Houlton Criminal Docket, August 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse in August.

Presque Isle Criminal Docket, August 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Presque Isle Courthouse in August.

Presque Isle man pleads guilty to federal drug charge

A Presque Isle man is now facing between 10 years to a lifetime in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges in a federal court this week.

Hamlin man pleads guilty to bringing meth from Canada into Maine on snowmobile

A Hamlin man has pleaded guilty in federal court to crossing the U.S.-Canada border into Maine on a snowmobile while carrying more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, according to a court filing on Jan. 12.

Sports Browse Sports

Houlton girls defeat Caribou in close game

The Houlton Shires netted a close 39-34 victory over the Caribou girls varsity basketball team Jan. 26 in a back-and-forth contest.

Caribou boys edge Houlton

The two-time defending state champion Caribou boys basketball team may have been a little rusty in its first game of the season, but the result was the same.

BigRock Mountain works with ACAP’s Tobacco Prevention Team to update smoke free policy

BigRock Mountain, located in Mars Hill, is open for the season and encouraging the community to get outside to enjoy some family friendly activities this winter.

Wildcats skate to tie with Hampden

The Presque Isle Wildcats skated to a 4-4 tie with visiting Hampden Academy Saturday at the Forum.

Presque Isle girls beat Houlton as Sjoberg scores 28

A 28-point effort from Presque Isle’s Faith Sjoberg lifted the Wildcats to a 52-48 victory over Houlton Wednesday evening in girls basketball action.

Wildcats skate to victory over Black Hawks

The Presque Isle varsity hockey team skated its way to a 11-1 season-opening victory over the Houlton-Hodgdon-Southern Aroostook-Katahdin Black Hawks Wednesday evening at the John A. Millar Civic Center.

Business News Browse Business News

25 years of service

York's of Houlton recently recognized office manager Lisa Keyes (left) for 25 years of service.

Donation to Houlton Area Backpack for Kids project

Houlton's Monument Lodge No. 96 made a $1,000 donation the Houlton Area Backpack for Kids project Friday, Jan. 22.

Bishop Deeley appointed as chairman of the Board for National Catholic Risk Retention Group

The National Catholic Risk Retention Group (National Catholic) has announced that Bishop Robert Deeley has been elected as its chairman of the board.

Husson University makes commitment to online education in Northern Maine

With COVID-19 hastening the adoption and acceptance of online educational offerings among members of the public, Husson University announced that it is moving forward with a strategic initiative designed to extend its online educational outreach.

Casella hires Wright as Eastern Region manager of engagement

Recognizing its role as a steward of crucial environmental and public health infrastructure and services, as well as a partner to public policymakers, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. announced that it has appointed Shelby Wright as its manager of engagement in the company’s Eastern Region.

Hersey promoted to vice president, cash management and business development officer at Katahdin Trust

Katahdin Trust, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, has announced the promotion of Patty Hersey to vice president, cash management and business development officer.

State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News

Jackson, Fecteau to host a COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights teletown hall

Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash and House Speaker Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford will hold a tele-town hall to discuss the COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27.

Design needs prompt bluShift Aerospace to delay Loring rocket launch

bluShift Aerospace, an aerospace startup based in Brunswick, said Tuesday that plans to launch a 20-foot-tall, 14-inch-diameter prototype rocket at the Loring Commerce Center in Limestone have been delayed.

Ash borer spreads further in Maine

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Maine Forest Service on Nov. 19 reported evidence of spread of emerald ash borer within regulated areas of Maine, including in Aroostook County.

Share Maine holiday cheer, not pests

Invasive pests can hitchhike in or on wreaths and holiday plants destined for friends and families or they can hide in or on firewood brought from another state or Maine location to light a holiday fire.

Living Browse Living

For COVID vaccine recipients, clinics mark first steps toward return to normalcy

Like the hundreds of people who turned out for Presque Isle’s first series of COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week at Northern Maine Community College, Brenda Devoe of Washburn, 71, has dealt with her fair share of loneliness and isolation throughout the pandemic.

Bishop Deeley appointed as chairman of the Board for National Catholic Risk Retention Group

The National Catholic Risk Retention Group (National Catholic) has announced that Bishop Robert Deeley has been elected as its chairman of the board.

SAD 1 students, staff isolating after COVID-19 exposure

More than 30 students and staff members from Zippel Elementary School and Presque Isle High School are in isolation after people from both schools tested positive for COVID-19.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Let the city help make it a productive year

It is a new year and if you have made a New Year’s resolution or two, the city of Caribou can be your partner in making it your most productive year yet. If you have fitness goals, contact the wellness center about hours and programs.

Weddings

I recently saw a reference about using wedding announcements in genealogical research. While I’ve written about using newspapers before I thought I might review the family announcements you’re apt to find. Not so many years ago newspapers devoted pages to engagements and weddings.

Lessons

I cannot express how much I worry for our country. Fortunately, I feel relatively safe, because I am far to the north of the trouble that is tearing the heartland apart and bringing pain and suffering to our places of power.

County Candids Browse County Candids

Ducks on a winter pond

Despite the 20-degree temperature, ducks swim in the pond at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital in Presque Isle on Friday morning, Jan. 8.

When life hands you snow…

A happy-looking snowman greets visitors to this home on Downing Place in Presque Isle.

Raging Meduxnekeag

Raging Meduxnekeag

Frosty Monday morning

"Frost on the pumpkin" turned into white stuff Monday morning, Oct. 26, as the Presque Isle area saw its first visible snowfall.